About Yogurt Mountain Franchise
Yogurt Mountain is a self-service frozen yogurt franchise with optional cafe offerings including coffee, baked goods, and related products.
Stores are typically 1,500 to 2,500 square feet with an optional 600 sq ft cafe addition.
The franchise is a subsidiary of Books-A-Million, Inc.
Yogurt Mountain Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% Marketing Fund + 3% Local | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $271,110 – $930,500 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $271K–$931K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (2% Marketing Fund + 3% Local) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 or 50% of franchise fee |
| Renewal Fee | $2,500 |
| Technology Fee | ~$100/month (not currently assessed) |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 7-10 days |
| Classroom Training | 14 |
| On-the-Job Training | 24 |
| Training Location | Birmingham, AL |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected (1-mile radius) |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | 1-mile radius |
| Description | Not exclusive, franchisor may compete |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 5 years |
| Renewal Term | 5 years (3 renewals) |
| Renewal Fee | $2,500 |
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 or 50% of franchise fee |
| Non-Compete Period | 24 months |
| Non-Compete Details | Within 5 miles |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | No |
| Required Suppliers | 60-75% initial, 40-60% ongoing from designated suppliers |
Yogurt Mountain Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Yogurt Mountain Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Yogurt Mountain System Growth
Yogurt Mountain currently operates 18 franchised locations and 5 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 2 | 27 |
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 23 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 6
State Registrations
Registered in 12 states: AL, AR, FL, LA, MD, MS, NC, OH, SC, TN, TX, WV
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